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Who is the advanced practice nurse?
1Nursing Services, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA.
Abstract:
Challenges and opportunities for Advanced Practice Nurses are explored during the paradigm shift in health care. Role development is presented from a historical perspective, and current role activities are discussed related to accountabilities for care management. Advanced Practice Nurses with practitioner skills of care management coupled with a nursing framework for practice can deliver cost-effective primary care in a variety of settings.